Delicious Chocolate Almond Pumpkin Bread Recipe

This Chocolate Almond Pumpkin Bread is a perfect treat for any chocolate and pumpkin lover. Moist and flavorful, it combines the richness of chocolate with the nuttiness of almonds and the warmth of pumpkin. Easy to make and loved by all, this bread is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, cocoa powder, and almond flour.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Add the pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and chopped almonds.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
10. Serve and enjoy!

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